Ugandan opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the government of employing tactics aimed at obstructing his campaign activities ahead of the 2026 general election.
In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, Bobi Wine alleged that authorities were blocking a planned campaign rally in Entebbe Municipality by exerting pressure on venue owners and raising security-related concerns.
He described what he termed a pattern of “intimidation and interference” designed to limit opposition outreach.
According to the opposition leader, government officials initially informed his team that unnamed heads of state would be visiting Entebbe and advised the campaign to cancel the event.
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When the NUP insisted that its schedule had been duly harmonised with the Electoral Commission, Bobi Wine said authorities then labeled Entebbe a “sensitive” area and proposed relocating the rally to a different constituency, a move his team rejected.
Bobi Wine further claimed that venue owners who had already granted permission for the rally were later intimidated and forced to withdraw their approval, even after campaign equipment had been set up.
He said his team was exploring alternative venues, insisting that campaigning across all constituencies is a constitutional right.
“The criminal regime is doing everything to block us from campaigning in Entebbe Municipality,” Bobi Wine wrote, adding that his party would not be deterred from engaging supporters.
The government has previously rejected similar accusations by opposition groups, maintaining that security agencies act within the law to preserve public order and safety.
The Electoral Commission has also repeatedly urged all political actors to adhere to agreed campaign guidelines and coordinate closely with security authorities.
Uganda has a long history of disputes over campaign access and political freedoms, particularly during election periods.
As preparations for the 2026 polls gather momentum, observers say tensions between the ruling establishment and opposition groups are likely to intensify, with calls growing for dialogue and adherence to constitutional guarantees on political participation.
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